Priya Nair

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EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

Use a combination of the two options without which sufficient corpus can't be assured.

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

A normal assessment notice is served under Section 148.

Why it makes sense to invest in Nabard's tax-free bonds

Why it makes sense to invest in Nabard's tax-free bonds

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2016

The government is also considering mandating payments beyond a prescribed threshold only in card/digital mode.

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Aerated drinks, mineral water, travel packages, coaching classes and beauty parlour services might also cost more

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Identity theft? Flag it immediately

Identity theft? Flag it immediately

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2016

Consumer loans or personal continue to record the highest fraud incidence.

Be wary of hidden charges in loans with zero processing fees

Be wary of hidden charges in loans with zero processing fees

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2016

Technical, legal, valuation fees could offset the benefit.

Dividend paying stocks are good in volatile markets

Dividend paying stocks are good in volatile markets

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2016

While capital appreciation is better, paying regular dividend indicates that the company is making profits and is rewarding investors.

Don't rush to buy gold just yet

Don't rush to buy gold just yet

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2016

While global uncertainty has led to a rise in prices in 2016, there is still a lot of doubt regarding its future.

Financial overhaul? Few circumstances you must consider

Financial overhaul? Few circumstances you must consider

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

Every financial plan needs to be tweaked periodically.

Tips to save money while travelling abroad

Tips to save money while travelling abroad

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2015

Multi-currency pre-paid cards are a good option while travelling abroad.

Gift an 'experience' this wedding season

Gift an 'experience' this wedding season

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2015

You can gift a day at a spa, a curated gourmet meal at a pool side or an offbeat travel trip.

No rate cut is good news for depositors

No rate cut is good news for depositors

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2015

Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Beat inflation and get good returns from your investments

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2015

Inflation indexed bonds assure a positive return over inflation.

95% of middle-class Indians do not have adequate health insurance

95% of middle-class Indians do not have adequate health insurance

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2015

Health care costs are rising exponentially and most people are under-insured.

Investing across multiple MF schemes? Here's how to go about it

Investing across multiple MF schemes? Here's how to go about it

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2015

With a common account number, you can use the MF Utilities platform to invest in any fund house's scheme.

Want to buy the latest iPhone? Go for a festival loan

Want to buy the latest iPhone? Go for a festival loan

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2015

It takes a longer time to avail of these loans, owing to tight due-diligence process of banks.

Excess provident fund money has to be returned

Excess provident fund money has to be returned

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2015

Otherwise, EPFO can freeze your account. But seek detailed calculation to verify the numbers

Cheaper home loans: How much will you save on EMIs?

Cheaper home loans: How much will you save on EMIs?

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2015

Existing and new customers will find it easier to manage or raise loans as banks start cutting rates.